HVAC Design Engineer

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanical Designer for a dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. The role involves developing mechanical designs and ensuring all projects meet technical specifications. Key responsibilities include planning CAD designs, communicating with clients, and preparing technical documentation. Applicants should have experience with thermal modelling software and proficiency in Autodesk CAD/Revit. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who thrive under pressure and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Experience with thermal modelling software like IES, Hevacomp or TAS.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills required across various formats.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications and design briefs.
• Plan and execute CAD designs for mechanical systems.
• Create technical documentation and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to manage changes

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Autodesk CAD/Revit

IES

Hevacomp

TAS

Office 365

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanical Designer to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs and system layouts, ensuring all projects meet technical specifications and quality standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex system design projects within a dynamic environment, utilising advanced CAD tools and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications, drawings and design briefs to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
• Plan and execute mechanical designs using CAD/Revit, and 3D CAD programs.
• Design, from scratch, conceptual HVAC systems for tenders.
• Communicate with clients about project objectives, to ensure that designs meet their needs.
• Create drawings of new mechanical systems or components, using Autodesk CAD/Revit software.
• Select materials, equipment, and processes that will be used in the mechanical services installation.
• Create layouts following the clients\' specifications, analyse dimensions and coordination with other services to ensure quality.
• Create Schematics, Technical Specifications, Design Calculations and General Management of HVAC and Chilled Water Systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards.
• Carry out technical investigations, and assess/provide recommendations regarding consequences.
• Ensure that the quality of outputs in the area of responsibility is to the required level, whilst providing technical oversight of deliverables.
• Provide progress reports for allocated work packages, ensuring that the agreed scope is delivered within budget.

Qualifications / The Person

• Organisational and planning skills.
• Experience with thermal modelling software such as IES, Hevacomp or TAS.
• Communication skills- (email, phone, face to face and reporting).
• Ability to cope with and manage changes.
• Problem solving skills.
• Be able to work on more than one project at a time.
• Capability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Able to use Autodesk CAD/REVIT, Office 365 and the usual Windows-based office systems.

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this company